The Best Restaurants in Hayes Valley | Eater SF

"If you’re in Hayes Valley and you’re craving ramen, you don’t have a lot of options. Thankfully, you do have one clear frontrunner. The Japanese ramen chain opened its first U.S. location in Hayes Valley in 2017, and the neighborhood has been better for it. While most SF ramen shops prefer to use pork broth, Nojo uses rich chicken paitan broth as the base for their ramen. Put simply: If you like chicken soup, you’ll love chicken paitan broth. Other options include their Salmon and Mentaiko mayo bowls, a great value for lunch at only $8 a piece, and we love exploring their small plates when we come here with a group." - Matt Tillquist